April 25, 2018

How to Travel Green the Namibian Way

Two sites in Windhoek are currently being prepared as the first carbon offsetting nurseries – one at the Dagbreek School for the Intellectually Impaired and the other at Farm Okukuna near Goreangab Dam, which forms part of the City of Windhoek’s Food Security Programme.
November 17, 2014

Namibia | Mister Devil’s Claw

Text Jana-Mari Smith | Main Photograph: Julian Fennessy – Read Dr Fennessy’s story on Giraffe species! A true wildlife detective story. Some people’s passion for their […]
October 17, 2014

Namibia | Tree Awards 2014

Mopane tree. Photo ©Ron Swilling – Main photo The annual Tree Award 2014 was hosted this week. The award is a Botanical Society of Namibia award […]
September 10, 2014

Namibia Indigenous Plant Book launched

By Jana-Mari Smith Despite Namibia’s designation as the driest country south of the Sahara, it boasts an impressive feat: It is endowed with a rich bio-diversity, […]
August 14, 2014

Travel Tips for Tree Lovers | Namibia

Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann – Main photograph: Schinziophyton rautanenii – along the B8 ©Luise Hoffmann During Namibia’s chilly months, you can seek temporary relief by […]
May 8, 2014

In the Shade of A Mighty Baobab

The opening of the Namushasha Heritage Centre Text and photographs Ron Swilling Sweet-smelling thatch-roofed structures and attractive informative panels encircle an ancient baobab. Beyond the reed-fringed […]
December 20, 2013

Travel trips for Tree Lovers

Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann Mammals of all ages are easy to identify by their shape. However, identifying a plant requires a closer look and paying […]
October 26, 2013

Tree awards 2013

At the 7th annual Tree Awards 2013 several organisations and people were honoured for their work in preserving Namibia’s natural tree heritage.  The winners were:  Almut […]